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Mount Aloysius College
Mount Aloysius College Announces Summer Scripture Institute 2013 CRESSON, Pa. – Mount Aloysius College announces the Summer Scripture Institute for 2013. This year’s event will focus on the “Acts of the Apostles – the Who and the How.” Dates for the Mount Aloysius College Summer Scripture Institute for 2013 are, Tuesday, June 25th through Friday, June 28th. Participants will enjoy stimulating discussions and in-depth presentations from scriptural experts Dr. Marie Noel Keller, RSM and Dr. Bonnie Bowman Thurston. The Institute is designed for clergy, pastors and church leaders. Marie Noel Keller, RSM is a member of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. She serves as Executive Director of the Institute on Sacred Scripture at Misericordia University, Dallas, Pa. Sister Keller earned her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Misericordia University and her Master of Arts degree in Theology from Manhattan College and Biblical Studies from the Catholic Theological Union. She completed a Masters and Doctorate of Theology in New Testament and Early Christian Origins at the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. Sister Keller is a local coordinator of Mercy Association for the Mid-Atlantic Community.. She regularly conducts adult teaching seminars, scholarly trips abroad, leads discussions and conducts retreats on biblical topics throughout the United Sates. Sister Keller is the author of several articles and her book, entitled “Pricilla and Aquila,” was recently published by Liturgical Press. Dr. Bonnie Bowman Thurston taught at Bethany College, Wheeling Jesuit University and held the William F. Orr Chair in New Testament at the Pittsburg Theological Seminary. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Bethany College and her Master of Arts degree and her doctorate at the University of Virginia. She completed post-doctoral work in New Testament Studies at Harvard University, Eberhard Karls University in Tuebingen, Germany and the Ecole Biblique in Jerusalem. She was ordained in 1984 by the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ. Dr. Thurston wrote or edited 17 theological books and numerous scholarly articles. Her interests include the Gospel of Mark, Paul’s later letters, and Christian spirituality. A spiritual director and retreat speaker, she has written three books of poetry and is an expert on Thomas Merton. Among her publications are: Women in the New Testament; Philippians; Religious Vows, The Sermon on the Mount, Christian Living; The Spiritual Landscape of Mark; For God Alone: A Primer of Prayer; and Belonging to Borders: A Sojourn in the Celtic Traditions. On Tuesday, June 25th, registration is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. An opening session will take place at 4:30 p.m., including a Welcome, Introductions and an Overview of the Institute. The Evening prayer at 5:15 p.m. will precede dinner at 5:30 p.m. The evening public presentation “Saint Luke, His Gospels, and the Acts of the Apostles,” and “How Luke 1:4 and Acts 1:8 Drives the Book” are open to the public free of charge. Wednesday, June 26th begins at 9:00 a.m. with a morning session entitled, “Overview of the Jerusalem Church’s Practice.” That first session ends at 11:30 p.m. The afternoon session begins at 1:00 p.m., entitled “Peter, Paul and Some Women in Acts.” After the afternoon session there is free time scheduled prior to Evening Prayer at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, June 27th at 9:00 a.m., the morning session’s topic will be, “Peter, Paul and Some Women in Acts.” This session concludes at 11:30 a.m. The afternoon session begins at 1:00 p.m. and will be entitled, “The Jerusalem Church: Teaching and Table.” That session concludes at 2:30 p.m. There will be free time scheduled from 2:30 p.m. until Evening Prayer at 5:15 p.m. An Evening Social begins at 7:00 p.m. On Friday, June 28th, the session entitled, “Discernment in the Jerusalem Church,” will be offered at 9:00 a.m., concluding at 10:00 a.m. “Peter, Paul and Some Women in Acts.” is again scheduled from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. The Closing Session, will take place at 11:00 a.m. This session will include question-and-answer opportunities and discussion. The Mount Aloysius College 2013 Summer Scripture Institute will end with a Closing Ritual and lunch with departure schedule for 1:00 p.m., Friday June 28th. On-site accommodations are available for participants. Dining for the Institute begins with breakfast each day at 8:00 a.m. Lunch is served at Noon and dinner at 5:30 p.m. The registration fee for resident attendees is $300 and includes room and board for three nights. The commuter fee is $235 and includes conference materials and all meals for three days. Anyone wishing to participate, or needing additional information about the Mount Aloysius Summer Scripture Institute should contact Sr. Burns at (814)886-6510 or email her at hburns@mtaloy.edu. Online registration is available at http://www.mtaloy.edu/gospel.
Dan and Patricia Rooney Headline Mount Aloysius Commencement CRESSON, Pa. – Mount Aloysius President Tom Foley has announced that Patricia R. Rooney will serve as the college’s Commencement Speaker for 2013. Mrs. Rooney is the wife of former Ambassador to Ireland, and Pittsburgh Steeler owner Dan Rooney. The 160th Commencement of Mount Aloysius will take place in the school’s Health and Physical Fitness Center on Saturday, May 11th at 10:00 a.m. During the Mount Aloysius Commencement ceremonies, the College will confer four honorary degrees. Recipients include: Patricia R. and Dan Rooney, receiving Doctor of Social Justice degrees as a couple, honoris causa; MIT Professor Jim Walsh, Ph.D., receiving the doctor of Humane Letters degree honoris and Mrs. Shirley A. Pechter, of Altoona, receiving the Doctor of Social Justice degree, honoris causa. Delivering the Invocation for Commencement will be Ms. April Tewksbury of Wyalusing, Pa., a cum laude graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, specializing in Health Care Administration. Ms. Tewksbury is a Mercy Presidential Scholar. Offering a Welcome message to the Commencement gathering will be Ms. Jennifer Smith of Claysburg, Pa. Ms. Smith is a summa cum laude graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology with a specialization in Counseling. She is a distinguished member of the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society. Student Speaker for the Mount Aloysius College 2013 Commencement is Ms. Jessica Seasoltz of Altoona, Pa. Ms. Seasoltz will graduate, magna cum laude, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a specialization in Pre-Health Professional. Ms. Seasoltz is a distinguished member of the Delta Epsilon Sigma Honor Society. Mount Aloysius President Foley noted that the roster of honorary degree recipients reflects the need of the College to cite excellence across a spectrum of values. “In each honorary degree recipient we acknowledge substantial
contributions to our world,” he said. “In honoring Patricia and Dan
Rooney, we cite principled leadership, service to community and
country, philanthropy and their deep commitment to excellence and
ethics in athletics. Dr. Jim Walsh, an internationally acclaimed
expert in terrorism, embraced the College’s yearlong theme of
hospitality as our Moral Choices spring lecturer for 2013,
successfully merging it with the intricacies of international
diplomacy. And, for those who know Altoona’s own Shirley Pechter - her
generosity and passion that drive her support of the arts, and her
personal commitment to preventing teen suicide - understand the logic
of her being our choice for this special honor. The faculty, staff,
our Board of Trustees and our graduates are all looking forward to
having these four exceptional people be part of our 2013
Commencement.”
Mrs. Patricia R. Rooney’s community interests are multi-faceted and
focused on improving the quality of life in the Pittsburgh and
southwestern Pennsylvania region. She was instrumental in reviving
the Women’s Auxiliary of the Salvation Army and was one of the early
volunteers of Project Bundle-Up; a highly successful Salvation Army
program aimed at providing warm winter clothing for needy children and
the elderly. She recently completed service on the National Advisory
Board of the Salvation Army and is a lifetime member of the Western In 2004, Mrs. Rooney created the Rooney International Visiting Scholars Program. This initiative was created to enhance the richness and diversity of teaching and scholarly activities at Robert Morris University (RMU) by inviting qualified individuals to serve as visiting faculty. Visiting scholars from around the globe give RMU students and faculty a wider perspective on their chosen areas of interests. The program also increases collaboration on shared teaching and research activity. A civic leader with broad interests, Mrs. Rooney has served on the Board of Advisors of the Pittsburgh Symphony, the International Poetry Forum, the National Center for Learning Disabilities, and The Rehabilitation Institute. She serves on the steering committee to restore and sustain Allegheny Commons - Pittsburgh’s oldest park. She has been recognized for her civic commitment with the Carlow University Women of Spirit Award and the Salvation Army Catherine Booth Award, among others. Patricia Rooney is the 2011 recipient of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania’s (AICUP) Robert P. Casey Medal for Commitment to Independent Higher Education. Named for the late Pennsylvania Governor Robert P. Casey, who greatly strengthened need-based student-aid during his tenure, the medal is reserved for individuals or organizations that have shown an extraordinary commitment to the value of independent higher education. Mrs. Rooney, earned both her bachelors and masters degrees from the
University of Pittsburgh, and is a former adjunct professor in the
Communication Skills program at RMU. A native of Pittsburgh’s North
Side, Mrs. Rooney is the wife of Daniel M. Rooney, former U.S.
ambassador to Ireland and chairman emeritus of the Pittsburgh
Steelers. The Rooneys resided in Dublin during Mr. Rooney’s tenure as
Ambassador and have now returned to Pittsburgh. Mrs. Rooney and her
husband, Dan, have nine children: Art, Patricia, Kathleen (deceased),
Rita, Dan, Mary Duffy, John, Jim and Joan and 18 grandchildren. Dan Rooney was the United States Ambassador to Ireland from July 3, 2009 until he resigned in 2012. He is chairman emeritus of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team, founded by his father Art Rooney, in the National Football League (NFL). Dan Rooney was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000 for his contributions to the game. He is credited with spearheading a requirement that NFL teams with head coach and general manager vacancies interview at least one minority candidate. This practice has become known as the "Rooney Rule." During his tenure, Rooney implemented a philosophy and management style that emphasized open, practical and efficient management. The results have been spectacular. Since 1972, the Steelers have won 15 division championships, eight AFC Championships, and an NFL record six Super Bowl Championships. Rooney became the patriarch and controlling owner of the team in 1988, following the death of his father. Rooney is also co-founder of the Ireland-related fundraising organization The Ireland Funds. Rooney was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Kathleen
McNulty and Pittsburgh Steelers' owner, Art Rooney. In the Steelers
organization, Rooney has been involved in every aspect of the
franchise since he was a young boy, often assisting his father at Pitt
Stadium and Forbes Field. Like his wife, Patricia, he also grew up in By early 1969, Rooney was managing the day-to-day operations of the team and personally selected Coach Chuck Noll. He was appointed team president in 1975 and was officially given full operational control of the franchise by his father who remained Chairman and President Emeritus, as well as the public face of the franchise until his death in 1988. In 2003, Rooney followed in his father's footsteps by ceding day-to-day operations of the franchise to the next generation of the family. Although still chairman and to many fans the public face of the team, his son, Art Rooney II, has now assumed full operational control of the Steelers. As Ambassador to Ireland, Rooney was well-known as one of the founders of the American Ireland Fund, dedicated to building bridges of peace, culture, and charity in Ireland and Northern Ireland. Ambassador Rooney also funded the annual Rooney Prize for Irish Literature to highlight the work of Irish writers under the age of 40. He has also been actively involved in charities in the U.S. Among his community activities, Rooney was a board member for The United Way of America, The American Diabetes Association, The Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. In February 2000, Rooney was recognized by the prestigious Maxwell Football Club in Philadelphia by presenting with the Francis "Reds" Bagnell Award for "contributions to the game of football." Rooney joined his father in August of 2000 as only the second
father-son tandem to be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Dr. Jim Walsh is an expert on international security and a Research Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Security Studies Program (SSP). He was the former executive director, Project on Managing the Atom/Science, Technology, and Public Policy Program, 2002-2006; and former research fellow, Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard University. Dr. Walsh's research and writings focus on international security, and in particular, topics involving nuclear weapons and terrorism. Dr. Walsh has testified before the United States Senate on the issue of nuclear terrorism and on Iran’s nuclear program. He is one of a handful of Americans who has traveled to both Iran and North Korea for talks with officials about nuclear issues. The British newspaper, The Independent, named Dr. Walsh and his co-authors as having offered one of the 10 best and original ideas of 2008. His comments and analysis have appeared in the New York Times, the “New York Review of Books,” Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, USA
Today, the Los Angeles Times, the Times of London, the Financial Dr. Walsh’s recent publications include, “Egypt’s Nuclear Future: Proliferation or Restraint?” in Forecasting Proliferation, Stanford University Press, 2010 (forthcoming); “Sanctions Can’t Be the Centerpiece,” in Room for Debate, New York Times, September 25, 2009; “How to Deal with Iran” and "A Solution for the US-Iran Nuclear Standoff" with Thomas Pickering and William Luers in the ”New York Review of Books” (2008, 2009);“Iran's Nuclear Program: Motivations, Consequences, and Options” in Terrorist Attacks and Nuclear Proliferation: Strategies for Overlapping Dangers (Academy of Political Science, 2007), and “Learning from Past Success: The NPT and the Future of Non-proliferation” for the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission chaired by Hans Blix (2006). Dr. Walsh also served as editor for the book series, “Terrorism: Documents of International & Local Control” and his writings have appeared in several scholarly journals including “Political Science Quarterly,” “The Nonproliferation Review,” “ International Studies Review,” and “Contemporary Security Policy. “ Before coming to MIT, Dr. Walsh was executive director of the Managing the Atom Project at Harvard University’s John F. Kennedy School of Government and a visiting scholar at the Center for Global Security Research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. He has taught at both Harvard University and MIT. Dr. Walsh received his doctoral degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Jim Walsh, Ph.D., served at the Mount Aloysius College’s Moral Choices
lecturer this spring. His lecture entitled, “My Five Dinners with
Ahmadinejad: Hospitality in the Context of Foreign Policy” took place
on March 12th in historic Alumni Hall.
Mrs. Pechter has served on the board of directors of the American Cancer Society and is the recipient of their pinnacle Award. She has been associated with the American Cancer Society since 1965 and has been active in their Relay-For-Life; Jail-A-Thon, Rubber Duckie Derby, Daffodil Days, ACS Auction and their golf tournament. She previously served the Bon Secours Holy Family Hospital boards and those of the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA), Altoona Symphony Orchestra and Home Nursing Agency. She also has served in every executive position on the board of Temple Beth Israel. In 1999, Mrs. Pechter was selected as the first female president in the Temple's 125-year history and only the fifth for a reform temple in the United States Federation of Jewish Philanthropies. Shirley A. Pechter was honored by the YWCA of Altoona as one of its Women of the Year in the Community Service Volunteer category. Pechter has served on the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art's Board
of Trustees for over 15 years.
Mount Aloysius College graduates this year represent the states of Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Mount Aloysius College President Named To 2012 Irish Education 100 Cresson, PA - Mount Aloysius College President Tom Foley has been named to The Irish Voice newspaper’s 2012 Irish Education 100. The recognition lists the top figures in education across North America who have Irish heritage. The prestigious 2012 Irish Education 100 Awards were presented recently at the New York City residence of Irish Consul General Noel Kilkenny. President Foley, the 13th president of Mount Aloysius College, has been named to the Irish 100 in Education for the second consecutive year. In addition to his native Irish heritage, President Foley worked directly for peace in Northern Ireland during the height of the partisan period known as The Troubles there.
As a law student, President Foley took a two-year leave of absence from Yale Law School to return to Belfast, volunteering full-time for the Nobel Prize winning Peace People. He wrote many of their seminal documents during the volatile period of the hunger strikes. Notable among these was their parliamentary submission on the need for change in the emergency laws that had long been used to govern Northern Ireland. He was also co-founder of the Committee on the Administration of Justice (CAJ), the only non-partisan justice organization in Northern Ireland at the time. The CAJ is still in operation. His illustrated monograph entitled, “Right and Responsibilities of Young People Under the Law” was widely acclaimed as the first effort to explain the workings of the legal system to young people who were increasingly subject to it. This monograph continued to be re-published by several youth organizations in Northern Ireland and was the subject of numerous radio and television stories. Foley’s article entitled, “Public Security and Individual Freedom: The Dilemma of Northern Ireland,” published originally in the Yale Journal of World Public Order, was cited frequently in other journals and used in court cases. Foley also wrote an analysis of the failure of international human rights teams to address the situation in Northern Ireland, and on the importance of independent police review boards. Foley also spent five years in Washington, D.C. where he worked for Congressman James M. Shannon and then-Senator Joseph R. Biden. Much of his work focused on justice and economic development issues for Ireland and Northern Ireland. The Mount Aloysius College President then spent seven years of his career working for Pennsylvania Governor Robert P. Casey. He served in two cabinet-level posts for Governor Casey and was the youngest Secretary of Labor and Industry in the history of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Thomas P. Foley, J.D. is a summa cum laude graduate of Dartmouth College and received his juris doctorate from Yale University Law School. At Yale, he served as an editor of the Yale Journal of World Public Order, coach of the undergraduate debate team and was a member of the university’s championship rugby team, a sport he took up during his years in Ireland. Foley grew up in a family of 12 children. His grandparents were natives of County Mayo, Ireland. President Foley and his wife, Michele, have three sons, Thomas, Matt and Andrew. In addition to Mount Aloysius President Foley, other honorees from higher education, science, business, community organizations and government include: Kevin Cahill, M.D., director of Fordham University’s Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs; Sr. Margaret Carney, 20th president of St. Bonaventure University, western New York; Dr. James P. Quigley, professor in the Cell Biology Department at the Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California; Dr. Michael K. O’Connor, professor of medical physics at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, N.Y.; John E. Murray, first lay president of Duquesne University, currently serves as chancellor and professor of law, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Rev. Joseph M. McShane, S.J., 32nd president of Fordham University, New York, N.Y.; Rev. Brian Linnane, 24th president of Loyola University, Baltimore, MD; Rev. William P. Leahy, S.J., 25th president of Boston College, Boston, Mass.; Dr. Mary Hines, ninth president of Carlow University, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Rev. John I. Jenkins, CSC, 17th president of Notre Dame University, South Bend, Ind. ; and Declan Kilberd, the Donald and Marilyn Keough Professor of Irish Studies at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind.
Mount Aloysius College Gives Free Semester to Prison Employees Cresson, PA - Mount Aloysius announced today that the College will offer a tuition free semester to any displaced worker at SCI Cresson who feels that higher education might be a viable path to a more secure future. Mount Aloysius College has been a part of life in Cresson since 1853. The tuition break extends to undergraduate, graduate and continuing education courses at Mount Aloysius. MAC President Tom Foley previously served as the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Secretary of Labor and Industry under Governor Bob Casey and knows first-hand the deep human cost to affected individuals and their families in such situations. “Our hearts go out to the men and women who may lose their jobs as a result of this transition, and to their families,” he said. “As we looked within and asked how we could help, this solution emerged as the right response at the right time. We are in a position to help here,” he said, “and we will.” Foley added, “The extension of the educational resources of the College is consistent with our mission and is a direct application of Religious Sisters of Mercy’s core values of justice, hospitality, mercy and service. These are our neighbors,” he said, “and paving a path to a possible new start is one way we can help them when they need it.” Administrators at the College are busy ironing out the logistics with the goal of minimizing red-tape. “Certainly applicants will need to file a formal application and choose a course of study,” said Dr. Timothy Fulop, vice president of academic affairs and dean of faculty at Mount Aloysius. Dr. Fulop added, “The College will cover all tuition costs once admitted.” The College is notifying representatives of SCI Cresson workers, including Commonwealth and organized labor representatives, legislators and social service agencies that may have contact with displaced workers about the Mount Aloysius educational opportunity. For additional information, callers can contact the Admissions Office at Mount Aloysius College at (814)886-6383 and to identify themselves as a displaced SCI Cresson employee.
Mount Courses Meet New Behavioral Specialist Licensing Mandates Cresson, PA - The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has required licensed behavioral health professionals to take 90 hours of additional training to continue practicing. The Mount Aloysius College Office of Graduate and Continuing Education is offering two courses designed to fulfill the state mandate. Both classes begin the second week of January, 2013. Behavioral Specialist Training 1 consists of 45 contact-hours emphasizing autism spectrum disorders, instructional strategies and best practices, professional ethics and crisis intervention. Autism, high functioning autism, Asperger’s disorder, and pervasive developmental disorders will also be reviewed. Further emphasis will be placed on understanding the etiological aspects of autism. Understanding autism among infants, preschoolers, children, and adolescents will be explored. Additional coursework will include understanding treatments and interventions that can be used within the classroom to address communication, behavioral, and academic issues. This class starts Monday, January 14th from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Behavioral training Specialist II will start January 16th. Classes will be held Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Also including 45 contact-hours of work; emphasis will be on assessment, family collaboration, co-morbidity and medications, and skills deficits. Students will participate in lectures and skill development activities. The two courses are designed to meet the 90 hours of required training needed for Behavioral Specialists to continue practicing. Students taking these graduate courses will be eligible for certification in conducting functional behavioral assessments thru the Bureau of Autism Services. To register, contact the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education at (814)886-6406 or gce@mtaloy.edu.
Mount Aloysius College Honored for Distinctive Educational Excellence Cresson, PA - Mount Aloysius College is one again featured on CollegesofDistinction.com, a website dedicated to honoring schools nationwide for excellence in student-focused higher education. “Schools designated as “Colleges of Distinction” create well-rounded graduates and are among the very best in the country,” said Tyson Schritter, executive editor of Colleges of Distinction. Colleges and universities are nominated for participation in Colleges of Distinction through high school counselors’ recommendations as well as quantitative research. Once nominated, the colleges like Mount Aloysius are assessed using the Four Distinctions: student engagement, quality of teaching, vibrancy of the college community and success of graduates. Schools featured on CollegesofDistinction.com must meet minimum standards in each category. Mount Aloysius President Tom Foley praised the total effort that allows the College to advance. “Certainly we view this award with pride,” he said. “And we know too that behind these accolades are so many basic needs that are met each day. Seeing to those fundamentals allows the campus to excel. I have to commend the security team that keeps the campus safe; the caretakers that manicure 193-acres of beauty and the maintenance team that keeps our infrastructure functioning. All of us recognize the comprehensive efforts that allow excellence to flower. Everyone today can be Mountie Proud.” Mount Aloysius College was found to excel in all four distinctions and will receive a personal profile on the Colleges of Distinction website. Dr. Timothy Fulop, academic vice president and dean of faculty noted that the College of Distinction award reflects a multi-faceted approach to teaching and creating a challenging yet supportive learning environment. “Excellence is not a destination,” he said, “but a series of processes that place the student at the center. Everyone contributing to those processes can be proud of this prestigious award.” Dr. Jane Grassadonia, vice president of student affairs said that planning and executing a series of cultural events for a diverse and growing student population is a challenge that reaps constant rewards. “Keeping students successfully engaged in campus life involves listening and respecting diverse interests,” said Dr. Grassadonia. “It is a fast-paced team effort that starts with understanding the students we are serving then constantly asking ourselves how we can serve them best. We pride ourselves on listening,” she said. CollegeofDistinction.com offers dynamic college profiles and easy-to-use search tools for students, parents, and counselors. The website includes tips from high school guidance counselors, essays from college students, presidents and other members of campus communities. “While each school is one of a kind, they all share a common theme: they are all a great place to get an education,” Schritter said. To view Mount Aloysius College’s profile or to find more information about the online guide visit CollegeosfDistinction.com.
Mount Aloysius College Ranked Military Friendly Cresson, PA - Mount Aloysius College has been notified that for the fourth consecutive year it has been named a Military Friendly College. The designation puts it among the top 15 percent of over 12,000 colleges nationally surveyed by G.I. Jobs Magazine.
The designation as a Military Friendly College means that Mount Aloysius has demonstrated a strong interest in recruiting and retaining U.S. service veterans and military students. Further, MAC continues to streamline access to its academic offerings for more than eight million service vets and active military. The school’s policies, goals and efforts aimed at serving this group of students was studied and used as weighted criteria in the selection process. Mount Aloysius President Tom Foley noted that serving this special population of men and women is close to the heart of everyone affiliated with MAC. “Mount Aloysius is committed to serving students coming from families of modest means, including first-generation college students and students pursuing higher education during or after military service,” he said. “We maintain affordability through stringent stewardship, allowing more students to have access to quality education. Coming from our roots as one of only 16 colleges and universities across the country affiliated with the Religious Sisters of Mercy, we incorporate their core values of service, hospitality, mercy and justice into all that we do. This designation as Military Friendly reflects that commitment,” he said. “We are honored to serve these men and women who give so much to all of us.” Established in 1853, Mount Aloysius is a comprehensive, liberal arts and science –based institution with a commitment to career-directed study. Rooted in the Catholic tradition, MAC has almost 175 faculty members, allowing a 14:1 student/faculty ratio. MAC offers more than 70 academic programs on the undergraduate and graduate levels in Health Sciences and Nursing, Humanities, Education, Social Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Business Administration and Pre-Professional studies. Students may choose from more than 20 concentrations and minors. MAC also offers over 100 activities, clubs, intramurals, service opportunities and 13 NCAA sports. Mount Aloysius College is located in the scenic Southern Allegheny Mountains of west-central Pennsylvania, in the town of Cresson. Convenient and accessible from U.S. Route 22, the College’s setting is rural but mere minutes from State College, Altoona, and Johnstown, Pennsylvania. To learn more about MAC contact the College at (814) 886-6383 or visit their web site at www.mtaloy.edu.
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